Obituary

Charlotte “Char” Ann Crider, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born on September 11, 1940, in East Liverpool Ohio, to the late Richard and Mable (Stephens) Beagle. Char lived a life rooted in love, creativity, and adventure.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Robert Puckett Jr.; her second husband, Daniel W. Crider; her children, Teri Shafer and Jeffery Puckett; and her brother, Dale Beagle.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Roberta “Bobbie” Puckett; her sister, Beverly Morckel; her brother, Gary Beagle; and her many cherished grandchildren; Richard (Suzanne) Puckett, Chasity Gorby, Brandy Reinhart, Chelsea Parks, Andrew (Margie) Shafer, and John Robert McLaughlin. Char also leaves behind a large and loving family of great-grandchildren, Madison, Richard, Gracie, Destiny, Cheyanne, Nathan, Breanna, Kenny, Kendra, Blake, Lillian, Eli, Sammy, David, Rhiannon, and Bentlee, as well as, her great-great-grandchildren: Alexis, Serenity, Kinsley, Josiah, Sophia, Isabella, Anastasia, Zayden, Faith, Dominic, Janniah, Jo’Anna, Zayzon, and Preston; and a son-in-law, Stephen “Bubba” Shafer. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.

Char was an avid baker with a true gift in the kitchen. She especially enjoyed designing beautiful wedding cakes, baking fresh bread, and creating all kinds of sweet treats. One of her proudest joys was working at Beans and Sweets in New Mexico, with her sister, where she shared her talents and love of baking with others.

She was a member of the VFW in New Waterford, Ohio. Char had an adventurous spirit — she loved to travel, explore national parks, and go camping whenever she could. A devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan, she proudly wore black and gold and rarely missed a chance to cheer on her team.

Above all else, Char’s family meant everything to her. She also held a special place in her heart for her beloved fur baby, Butterball, and her fur grandbaby, Nola, who brought her constant companionship and joy.

Char will be remembered for her generous heart, adventurous soul, and unwavering love for her family. Her memory will live on in the countless lives she touched.

Friends and family will be received on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1PM to 4PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Char’s honor to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.